18. What can be said of Italian life?

A. Slower. B. Faster. C. Duller.

19. What is American relaxation at home?

A. Drinking with friends. B. Having a party. C. Watching TV.

20. What should Italians do to relax?

A. Accompany the family. B. Chat with visitors. C. Cook delicious food.

第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Center for Architecture Camp

Young New Yorkers who never stop to be amazed by skyscrapers can imagine and build their own models － after they've learned how to handle the design challenges of really tall structures. Similar five-day programs exist for tree houses and bridges, and other offerings allow future architects to study digital design using 3-D computer modeling or old-school freehand drawing. For the latter, campers explore the city for various architectural wonders. Better still, participants take home the projects they create.

Cooper Hewitt Design Camp

Where better to improve your young creative skills in the country? Two educators guide each 25-kid class through a project that teaches design vocabulary and a four-step design process: describing problems， creating ideas， prototyping(原型设计) and testing. Visits to galleries and exhibitions are included, as are fun outdoor activities At the end of each weeklong course, students exhibit their works publicly. Campers must bring their own lunch and snacks.

Arts Summer Art Colony

　　Sign your kids up for an amazing week-long art summer program led by Children's Museum of the Arts' talented Teaching Artists! Choose from one of two locations and let your kids dive into cool concentrations like photography, painting, film, illustration, printmaking fashion design and more.

Staten Island Children's Museum

If your child would rather spend time at the crafts table than playing sports or engaging in outdoor activities, send them to this weeklong arts-centric camp. Future Frida Kahlos can discover